One day we will find that a piece of string tied around one’s finger is no longer an adequate memory device and we will be forced to purchase small electronic gizmos that interface simultaneously with all the largest computers in the world and can automatically remind us of the 10 AM meeting after the manual has been read and the bugs worked out and the subscription paid and won’t that make the guy with the string tied about his wee finger look quite foolish?
This was for a speed-rated, semi-low profile tire. YMMV may differ based on the tire. Heck, if reaming out the puncture and inserting a foreign object damages the ply, then it may not be safe for hot-weather or high-speed driving.
I dunno the the technical details but being as it takes longer to de-rim the tire and fit it all back on, the shop would be better just plugging it. They cost for the inside patch was pretty close to what I was charged last time I plugged a tire for a lot more effort.
I’d go with a tire shop’s recommendation and just shell out the extra couple bucks. At least call them with the tire model number and ask if a plug is appropriate.
A blowout could be a lot more expensive.
That’s a different duck entirely. I’m sure my 1974 Datsun Lil Hustler does not have speed rated low profile tires. I did hit 70 in it once, though.
Wow. 70!
What’d you do? Push it out of an airplane?
(old joke I used to make about a Ford Escort of mine.)
I was heading downhill with a tailwind, of course. I could take an Escort any day. (insert joke here)
Did you have the deluxe model with the mittens so you wouldn’t burn your hands pushing it?
The fact is that the industry no longer considers a plug to be an adequate repair. Belrix is correct about that.
As far as how good is a plug, consider this. Two very large tire chain stores in my area fix flats for free. No charge. It does not matter if you bought your tires from them or not, a flat fix is free. I have to believe that they are going to do the least expensive / highest quality repair they can. The obviously don’t want to spend any more money on a repair than they have to, and they also don’t want the repair failing which would only piss off both existing and potential customers. Not to mention you could get your ass sued.
Both of these chains dismount and patch the tire from the inside.
So here we have two major tire chains that won’t give away a plug, they pay a guy to patch the tire instead.
Yet you come along and claim to know more than the tire industry. :rolleyes:
So I have to ask, just what is it that you know that the tire industry and in particular these to chains that sell tires don’t know? :dubious:
Inquiring minds and all that. 
To the OP, speaking as a guy that has sold tires, mounted tires, balanced tires, fixed tires (never with a plug thank you) may I suggest you get the tire fixed right, which means a patch from the inside.
I got the tyre replaced for £40. The tread had worn close the the whatever, the guy wouldn’t repair it because of this and I was inclined to agree with him. Figured £40 wasn’t bad for peace of mind.